Ovarian Cancer Health Center

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Ovarian cancer
often spreads early. Because it grows in the tissues covering the ovaries, it can spread easily within the abdominal cavity to the bowels and bladder or the abdominal lining. From there it may travel to other organs in the body, such as the liver or lungs.

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Last Updated:
June 28, 2013

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